Anzac Day - Where to commemorate

The ANZAC tradition, the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship that are still as relevant today as on 25 April 1915 when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

It was the startof a campaign that lasted eight months and resulted in some 25,000 Australian casualties, including 8,700 who were killed or died of wounds or disease.

The men who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula created a legend, adding the word ‘ANZAC’ to the Australian and New Zealand vocabularies and creating the notion of “ANZAC spirit”.

In 1916, the first anniversary of the landing was observed in Australia, New Zealand and England and by troops in Egypt. In that year, 25 April was officially named ‘ANZAC Day’ by the Acting Prime Minister, George Pearce.

By the 1920s, ANZAC Day ceremonies were held throughout Australia. All States had designated ANZAC Day as a public holiday (October 1925 in Victoria).

Commemoration of ANZAC Day continued throughout the 1930s and 1940s with World War II veterans joining marches across the country.In the ensuing decades veterans from the conflicts in Malaya, Indonesia, Korea and Vietnam joined the march along with those who had served with our allies and in peace keeping missions.

During the 1960s and 1970s the number of people attending ANZAC Day marches decreased, however through the 1990s there was a resurgence of interest in ANZAC Day, with attendances at marches and services, particularly by young people, increased across Australia.

This year, we've put together a monster of a list of ANZAC commemorations across the country so finding your local service, march or event is easy! Simply click on your state below and the events will drop down below!

Details: The space around the Cenotaph is limited and is expected to be at capacity by 3am. The entire Martin Place area may then fill, however people will be able to view the service on large screens in Martin Place and George Street near the Cenotaph. Free.

Anzac Day March

Where: From the Cenotaph, along George St to Hyde Park

Time: 9.00am

Details: The march begins on the corner of Pitt Street and Martin Place and involves around 20,000 war veterans, current servicemen and women, police and relatives. Thousands expected to line the footpaths between Martin Place and Hyde Park. Free.

Commemoration Service

Where: Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park, next to The Pool of Remembrance

Time: 12:30pm

Details: The service is attended by the Governor David Hurley, Premier of NSW Mike Baird, Leader of the Opposition Luke Foley, senior service representatives and invited guests. A United Drumhead Service has been introduced in recent years, and support this year support will be provided by cadets from The Scots College. A choir will accompany the NSW Police Concert Band and the Scots College Massed Pipe Band. Free.

Sunset Service

Where: The Cenotaph, Martin Place

Time: 5pm

Details: For those unable to attend the Dawn Service, they can pay their respects at the going down of the sun.

Poppy Sculpture

Where: First Fleet Park, Circular Quay

Time: All day

Details: Created by celebrated sculptor Gary Grant, the 'Poppy Sculpture' stands 1.5 metres high and 6.5 metres in length. Visitors receive a free vial, signed and authenticated by the sculptor on the day.

- Army Museum of WA exhibition. Until 4pm. Artillery Barracks, Burt St.

OTHER EVENTS

- 100 Years of Anzac. Perth Cultural Centre. Saturday, April 25. 12pm-4pm. Sunday, April 26 and Monday, April 27. 10am to 4pm. A free community event with activities and entertainment including live music, interactive children’s activities, exhibitions, displays, dance, storytelling, circus, poetry, installations and stalls.

- Gallipoli exhibitions at Fremantle Arts Centre. Until May 24. Three exhibitions that mark the 100 year anniversary of the World War I Gallipoli landing.

- The Dreaming Hill. WA Museum, Perth Cultural Centre. Various dates and times. Adults $25, concession $15. A theatre production based on Anzac soldiers and nurses.

- The Last Gentlemen of War. Western Australian Maritime Museum, Fremantle. Until May 10. Commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Cocos in 1914 when the HMAS Sydney met the German light cruiser Emden.

- WA Symphony Orchestra ANZAC Commemorative Concert. Perth Concert Hall. Thursday, April 23. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Tickets from $30. A concert marking the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings held to honour those who served their country and paid the ultimate sacrifice.